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Destinations to explore all year Read more
Money to support local animal rescue efforts Read more
Places to see these birds in the Columbia-Pacific region Read more
ASTORIA — KALA will host a “First Person: Authors Talk,” Friday at 7:30 p.m. Read more
A recipe for crab bechamel with corn and buckwheat crepes. Read more
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The power of a letter Read more
A rare, historic photo album sheds new light on the wreck of a Columbia River Lightship. Read more
LONG BEACH — Snow Peak, the Japanese outdoor lifestyle brand, has started development on a new campground in Long Beach. Read more
Tips for safe weather watching on the North Coast. Read more
Artist creates funky and natural gift cards and wrapping paper with ancient printing method. Read more
A recipe for crab bechamel with corn and buckwheat crepes. Read more
LONG BEACH — Snow Peak, the Japanese outdoor lifestyle brand, has started development on a new campground in Long Beach. Read more
Tips for safe weather watching on the North Coast. Read more
Artist creates funky and natural gift cards and wrapping paper with ancient printing method. Read more
A guide to spending Thanksgiving weekend outdoors on the North Coast. Read more
Long Beach Peninsula black bears have unique hibernation patterns. Read more
The Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition is hosting a webinar Wednesday featuring talks by emerging scientists and other young researchers. Read more
Lewis and Clark National Historical Park will debut a new temporary exhibit honoring Veterans Day in the Visitor Center exhibit hall. Read more
The Arrow 2 spent a busy 50 years ferrying river pilots on the Astoria waterfront from the 1960s to 2012. Read more
This Long Beach immersive mushroom workshop will touch on the use of psilocybin for mental health. Read more
ASTORIA — Ecologist Doug Glavich will lead an online discussion about Oregon Coast Range prairies Thursday. Read more
An Oregon State Parks cleanup and costume event will be held Saturday in Oswald West State Park. Read more
Steamed littleneck clam recipe. Read more
For the first time in recent history, three separate movie productions are filming simultaneously in North Coast locations. Read more
ASTORIA — The Lewis and Clark National Historical Park will host a virtual talk about the history of the Northwest Passage Sunday afternoon. Read more
ASTORIA — The Wildlife Center of the North Coast will hold its annual Founder’s Event virtually Sunday. Read more
The Clatsop County Genealogical Society is hosting a presentation Friday at 1 p.m. by historian and genealogist Mel Bashore about the shipwreck of the Rosecrans in 1913. Read more
This North Coast mountain hike has an incredible view, but is it also home to hidden treasure? Read more
Cranberries will be harvested Saturday and Sunday. Read more
Everything you need to know about COVID-19 safety measures and the Astoria Bridge closure. Read more
A stew recipe for your fall foraged wild mushrooms. Read more
Have you explored Willapa National Wildlife Refuge? This photo essay will show you some of the highlights. Read more
ILWACO, Wash. — Washington State University Master Gardeners of Pacific County are sponsoring a plant clinic and information center at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum in Ilwaco Saturday. Read more
Nonprofits are fighting to preserve North Coast heritage barns from destruction. Read more
An author and friend of Kay Buesing has donated children's books to Timberland Regional Library branches in her honor. Read more
This creamy spread pairs well with toast, pancakes, as a side for pork or enjoyed with a spoon. Read more
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Join Art For the Sky to create the world's biggest sea star. Read more
This neighborhood buck makes regular visits to one man on the Long Beach Peninsula. Read more
A guide to selecting the right trail for you. Read more
Alternatives to crowded trails on the North Coast Read more
Outdoors resources and info Read more
Weather depending, kite flyers can enjoy ideal kite flying conditions from spring to fall on Oregon's North Coast. Read more
Many types of birds call the North Coast home, making it a birdwatcher’s dream Read more
Lighthouses are just a day trip away Read more
Glimpse the North Coast’s wonders amid the hunt for treasure Read more
The North Coast and Long Beach Peninsula offer hikes, history and spectacular views Read more
After millennia of Indigenous peoples living on the land, two centuries of European exploration and inhabitancy, and scores of shipwrecks off the coast, the Columbia-Pacific has a treasure trove of historical artifacts waiting to be uncovered. Read more
There are plenty of opportunities in Clatsop County for fun and recreation on land and in the water … but how about those who are looking for a little “air time?” Read more
More trails, more bikers, and (hopefully) fewer closures … will all add up to more fun on the Klootchy Creek mountain biking trails network. Read more
Some call it walking; others call it hiking, exploring or working out. No matter what you call it, there are plenty of hiking trails to enjoy a trek in Clatsop County. Read more
OREGON — The Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition will host a 50th anniversary celebration on July 29. A combination of in-person and online events will be included. Read more
Parks offer unique delights Read more
NASELLE — A Lewis and Clark living history interactive program is happening 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 10, and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 11, at the Knappton Cove Heritage Center. Read more
CANNON BEACH — Friends of Haystack Rock will host its annual event, The Great Puffin Watch, from 8 to 11 a.m. Thursday through Sunday. Read more
ASTORIA — A trail work party is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday at the Cathedral Trail trailhead. Read more
Volunteers recently helped reopen trails Read more
NEHALEM — Lower Nehalem Watershed Council will host a lecture at 7 p.m. Thursday at lnwc.nehalem.org Read more
ILWACO — The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will host a virtual boating safety class from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. daily between June 14-17. Registration costs $20 and is required before June 17 via bit.ly/3hXhDQE Read more
Four free days are being offered by the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission during June, including Saturday, June 12, June 13 and June 19. Read more
CANNON BEACH — The Cannon Beach Sandcastle Contest will be a virtual summer-long event, running from Friday to Sept. 6. Read more
Race will begin near Ilwaco Read more